Man Is Shot 8 Times In Parking Lot

October 19, 1993|By Will Hacker.

Joliet — A 25-year-old man was in critical condition at St. Joseph's Medical Center after being shot in a parking lot early Monday.

Police said Patrick L. Portis, of the 200 block of Wilson Avenue, was walking in the parking lot of the Evergreen Terrace apartment complex at 362 N. Broadway St., at about 12:30 a.m. Monday when he was shot eight times. Portis was struck in the chest, left wrist and legs.

Police have no motive and no suspects.

"The whole thing is very sketchy right now," said Capt. James Grace.

A witness told police Portis was walking in the parking lot when he was approached by five men. According to the witness, at least one of the men opened fire on Portis.

The men then fled in two vehicles. Police said it is not known if the shooting was gang related.